California's unemployment department bought more cellphones than it needed during the COVID pandemic and kept paying for thousands of unused lines.

The California State Auditor revealed that the agency, better known as EDD, wasted more than $4.6 million on monthly service fees for more than 6,200 mobile devices meant to be used for its unemployment insurance branch.

CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts sat for in-depth interviews with the candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he terms out in 2026. In this ongoing series, candidates are pressed to go beyond campaign talking points ...

After four years of job growth, for the second straight month, California showed a combined job loss of 5,500 jobs. Two industries hit the hardest: technology and entertainment, where California has heavy concentrations of jobs.

California faces a bifurcated economic landscape, with certain regions thriving on venture capital while others struggle due to tariffs and migration policies. This report from UCLA Anderson highlights the challenges and opportunities ahead for the state.

Six people were injured and residential homes were damaged after an underground gas line sparked an explosion in Hayward on Thursday morning, prompting road closures and a large emergency response. PG&E spokesperson Jason King told SFGATE the utility received a notification at about 7:35 a.